Carlos Tavares, the former CEO of Stellantis, is reportedly being blamed for killing the Hemi V8 across Dodge, Ram, and Jeep, among other questionable decisions. Accounts suggest he showed little grasp of the North American market and faulted local leadership for many of its struggles.
Stripping the brands of their beloved V8 alienated countless loyal customers. The report paints a picture of a leader out of step with the very buyers who made those brands successful, a misstep that may haunt the company for years.